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On these days 5th-6th November 1918: following up the enemy

5/11/18 CATILLON: Battn moved in early morning (03.00 hrs) to N outskirts of LA GROISE and later passing through the LINCOLN and LEICESTER Brigade followed up the enemy to the outskirts of PRISCHES.

This village being held in strength by MG rearguards it was decided to stay during night 5/6th in sites reached.

Casualties: 1 OR killed, 1 OR missing, 12 OR wounded.


6/11/18: The enemy having retired during the night, the Battalion entered PRISCHES amidst the great excitement and enthusiasm of the civilian inhabitants. Battn billeted in PRISCHES.

1/6th Battalion War Diary [WO/95/2694]

On this day 4th November 1918

4/11/18: Battn fell in at 06.00 hrs, moved up to L’ARBRE DE GUISE and formed part of a general reserve for the 1st and 32nd Division’s attack on the OISE-SAMBRE CANAL.

Orders received to move again and in the afternoon Battn moved up to vicinity of LA LOUVIERE. Night 4/5th at CATILLON.

1/6th Battalion War Diary [WO/95/2694]